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| Featured Article
2015 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report: Less is More
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| Sellers will always be looking for ways to get top dollar for their listing. Cleaning and staging make a big difference, but for some sellers, remodeling work may be the ticket. The 2015 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, produced by Remodeling Magazine in cooperation with the National Association of REALTORS, provides estimated costs for 36 midrange or upscale home improvement projects, along with the percentage of cost that homeowners can expect to recoup when they sell. As the 2015 Report makes clear, large-scale projects aren't likely to return sellers their full cost, but there are improvements worth doing in anticipation of an upcoming sale. As a general rule:- Simpler, lower-cost projects tend to return greater value
- First impressions are important
- Kitchens still offer the most remodeling bang for the buck
The top 5 projects nationally in terms of cost recouped:- Entry door replacement (101.8%)
- Manufactured stone veneer (92.2%)
- Garage door replacement-midrange (88.5%)
- Siding replacement, fiber cement (84.3%)
- Garage door replacement, upscale (82.5%)
Click here for the full 2015 Cost vs. Value Report and here to view the data specifically for the Philadelphia region. You can also access the full REALTOR Magazine article here.
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| Association Tips
Realty Tech Talk: Improving Social Media Conversions With Snip.ly
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| Many of us find and share content on social media quite regularly. When we share content that is not our own, we are getting limited value in return as your social media connections click the link and read content on the author's website. What if there was a way for you to place your brand and a call-to-action on any website that you are sharing? Well, that is exactly what Snip.ly does for you! It's a URL shortener with a twist that allows your call-to-action to be placed on any site to drive traffic back to your own site. It also provides valuable analytics that shows visits, time on page and much more that provides insights on your shared content. Click to read more, including an example.
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| Professionalism Tip: Good Relationships Forged With Supportive Give and Take
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| The REALTOR relationship with local government can and should be mutually beneficial as both rely on continued growth in homeownership. The Suburban REALTORS Alliance forms a bridge between REALTORS and local government. The SRA works to maintain the relationship with local government and to affect principles that make sense for real estate. Their work is undermined by REALTORS who do not respect things like sign ordinances and U&O deadlines. Please familiarize yourself with the local municipalities' rules through the SRA interactive website. If you find something you don't understand, have a hard time accepting or that is inconsistent, contact the SRA (610-981-9000) and let the staff there help you. Ignoring or being ignorant of the rules and regulations of local government will cost you and your client time and money.
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| Association News
REALTOR Maureen Ingelsby to be Honored at Delco Chamber Small Business Awards
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| Long-time Suburban West member, Maureen Ingelsby, will be honored by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce during their 2015 Small Business Awards. Maureen will be recognized with the Small Business Person Award. The event will take place on Thursday, March 19th (5:30pm-8:00pm) at the Drexelbrook Event Center in Drexel Hill, PA. Click here to learn more about the event and/or to register to attend. Congratulations to Maureen on an honor well deserved!
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| SWRA Seminars & Events
Register Today While Space Still Remains! 2015 Happy Hour & Affiliate Expo
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| On Thursday, March 19th (5:00pm-7:00pm) Suburban West is bringing back our popular REALTOR Happy Hour and Affiliate Expo to Tague Design Showroom in Malvern. The event will feature a state-of-the-art design showroom, twenty five vendor booths sponsored by our Affiliate members, free appetizers/wine/beer and complimentary valet parking! Over the past few years this event has sold out and walk-ins are not permitted, so please register today to reserve your space! (once logged in, access the Events Calendar) or call 610-560-4800.
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| Association of REALTORS School
SRES: Tap the Earning Potential of the 50+ Market
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| The Seniors Real Estate Specialst (SRES) Designation course on March 23rd & 25th (9:00am-5:00pm) will train REALTORS to meet the needs of maturing Americans when selling, buying, relocating or refinancing residential or investment properties. This two-day course will educate agents who are looking to make 50+ real estate a part of their overall business plan. By earning the SRES Designation, students will be prepared to approach mature clients with the best options and information to make life-changing decisions. Click here to access the SRES Benefits Brochure.
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| Suburban REALTORS Alliance
East Lansdowne U&O Inspection Reminder
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| East Lansdowne's code officer would like to remind REALTORS that the borough does require a use and occupancy inspection before a property is sold. In addition, the borough requires a permit for "for sale" signs. Alliance staff has again received reports that not all recent listings in the borough have complied with these requirements. East Lansdowne is in the process of investigating sales that may have moved forward without an inspection and U&O certificate. The borough plans to notify those homeowners who may have been involved in the transactions. Visit the Municipal Database on SRA's website for review requirements.
Association members can sign up to receive free weekly Suburban REALTOR Alliance News Briefs by visiting their Action Center.
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| SWRA Forums
C/I Exchange: Urban Build-Outs Part II: Downtown Apartments
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| There are unique aspects to commercial real estate that differ greatly from residential. To assist our members, the Association provides free, monthly Commercial/Investment Marketing Exchange presentations to help our REALTORS learn and discuss the commercial side of the business. The C/I Exchange will meet next Friday, March 13th (8:30am-10:00am) at the Association office in Malvern. This month's session will feature the presentation "Urban Build-Outs Part II: Downtown Apartments" from a panel of speakers. Registration is not required but please contact Steve Farace if you would like to be notified of future commercial presentations.
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| Short Sales and Foreclosures Certification Course Returns While short sales and foreclosures are not for the faint of heart, REALTORS with the proper tools and training can use these speciality areas to build their business for the long term. The one-day SFR: Short Sales and Foreclosures Certification course (March 18th; 9:00am-5:00pm) give give students the framework for understanding how to qualify sellers for a short sale, negotiate with lenders, tap into buyer demand, limit risk, safeguard commission and more. Click here to register (access the Education Calendar) or call 610-560-4800.
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Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report Released
Association Tips: Technology & Professionalism
Local REALTOR to be Honored at Delco Chamber Small Business Awards
REALTOR Happy Hour & Affiliate Expo Returns on March 19th in Malvern
Senior Specialist Designation Returns on March 23rd
East Lansdowne U&O Inspection Reminder
C/I Exchange: Downtown Apartments Presentation |
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Important Numbers for REALTORS |
DocuSign Support Center
866-219-4318
DocuSign Transaction Rooms
888-600-4146
National Association of REALTORS (NAR)
800-874-6500
PA Real Estate Commission 717-783-3658
PAR Legal Hotline 800-727-5345
Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS (PAR) 800-555-3390
RPR Help Desk 877-977-7576
Suburban REALTORS Alliance 610-981-9000
Supra Support 877-699-6787
TREND 877-330-9900
zipForm Support 586-840-0140
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